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Escape velocity on-the-surface of the earth is............. |
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Answer» Answer: On the surface of the Earth, the escape velocity is about 11.2 km/s, which is approximately 33 times the speed of sound (Mach 33) and SEVERAL times the muzzle velocity of a RIFLE bullet (up to 1.7 km/s). ... An object has REACHED escape velocity when the specific ORBITAL energy is greater or equal to zero. Explanation: |
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